What is THCa?

THCa, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, is one of the hundreds of cannabinoids found in cannabis plants that are believed to offer several therapeutic benefits, although research into its potential benefits is ongoing. 

While its name and chemical composition is very similar to THC, THCA has very different properties from the latter. Unlike THC, THCA is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid. [Source] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5510775/

As a matter of fact, THCA is THCs predecessor and converts to tetrahydrocannabinol as the cannabis plant is subjected to light and heat. Therefore, THCA products are extracted from raw cannabis plants. 

Keep reading to learn more about THCA, and why it is growing in popularity as research uncovers more of its unique properties. 

THCA is often referred to as the precursor to THC. It is a cannabinoid acid found in the fresh cannabis plant.